Monday, 15 June 2020

Daily Investor Update: Oil prices rise 2% on optimism around OPEC+ output pact

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Oil prices rise 2% on optimism around OPEC+ output pact

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday as signs that fuel demand was recovering, while OPEC+ members were complying with a production cut deal, outweighed fears that new coronavirus infections could further slow the global economy.

Stocks rebound on Fed debt program, oil recovers

A gauge of global equities rebounded on Monday after the Federal Reserve widened its program of buying corporate debt, while crude oil rebounded too on signs fuel demand is recovering and as investors grapple with how to assess the economic reopening.

Exclusive: U.S. companies can work with Huawei on 5G standards - Commerce Department

The United States on Monday confirmed a Reuters report that it will amend its prohibitions on U.S. companies doing business with China's Huawei [HWT.UL] to allow them to work together on setting standards for next-generation 5G networks.

Tesla negotiating incentives for possible Texas vehicle assembly plant, report says

Electric carmaker Tesla Inc is negotiating possible incentives with a Texas county that could bring a new auto assembly plant to the area near Austin, the state capital, the Austin American-Statesman reported on Monday.

NYSE to reopen trading floor to some market makers on Wednesday

The New York Stock Exchange will allow a limited number of market makers to return to its trading floor on Wednesday, a spokesperson said, nearly three months after closing it due to the coronavirus pandemic.

IAG's Walsh rejects lawmakers' criticism over British Airways plan

British Airways is fighting for its survival and has acted lawfully, Willie Walsh, the chief executive of the airline's owner IAG said on Monday, in a terse response to lawmakers who heavily criticised its treatment of employees.

United Airlines pledges loyalty program for $5 billion loan

United Airlines said on Monday it is pledging its MileagePlus frequent flyer program for a new $5 billion loan aimed at further buffering its liquidity, even as its cash burn rate slows thanks to a steady improvement in demand.

Wall Street jumps on Fed's corporate bond purchase announcement

Wall Street jumped on Monday following an announcement by the U.S. Federal Reserve regarding its corporate bond purchasing program that boosted investor confidence, which had been wavering amid a spike in new COVID-19 cases.

Six former eBay employees charged with cyberstalking Massachusetts couple

Six former eBay Inc employees have been criminally charged with cyberstalking a Massachusetts couple who published an online newsletter viewed as critical of the e-commerce company, federal prosecutors in Boston said on Monday.

Amazon says CEO Bezos willing to testify before U.S. Congress

Amazon.com Inc said on Monday its founder and Chief Executive Jeff Bezos was willing to testify to a congressional panel investigating potential violations of U.S. antitrust law by big technology companies.

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